Help! My Inner Critic Stops me from Writing!

That Inner Critic can be a truly destructive voice in the heads of creative people.

I know. I write, too.

The Inner Critic kills creativity. It extinguishes that inner spark which makes us write or create art. It makes us doubt our abilities and our hopes.

Today, I’m giving you three tools to tame that voice so it becomes less destructive and possibly an ally.

Step 1: Appreciate everything today.

Because appreciation is the very opposite of what that Inner Critic does. Appreciation builds you up, rather than tears you down.

So I’d like you to do a little experiment: go through your life today and appreciate … everything!

You’re creative, so you can look at every situation, everything in your home or at work and find something to appreciate about it. I guarantee it’ll change your mood. It may even make you laugh.

Step 2: Appreciate your successes as writer.

So maybe you’re not selling as many books as you want to. Or maybe there are a few reviews with some criticism. That’s fodder for your Inner Critic.

Take away that fodder. (Yes, the Inner Critic is a Troll.)

Celebrate every little success that you have, every single sale, every happy reader, every review.

See how far you’ve come already!

Step 3: Use EFT-tapping

As EFT coach, I know this is a great way to work on that inner critic.

You’ll find a demo video at my main website – click here. I really want you to learn the points and the technique, because that empowers you to do quite a bit on your own. I’m here if you need deeper work.

Now watch that video and substitute the following words for the ones I use there:

Even though I’m so used to listening to that inner critic and believe him most of the time, I’m okay the way I am and I now choose to shift into appreciation and enjoy my life.

Even though I’ve listened to my inner critic for so long that I’m almost believing what he says about me, I’m okay the way I am and I now choose to see that I am much, much more than what that critic says – and appreciate that.

Even though I may have almost given up on my creative dreams because that inner critic is so relentless at times, I’m okay the way I am and I now choose to appreciate nourish that creative spark in me.

Your Turn:
So what are you appreciating today? Help to inspire others and share it in a comment!

*Image source: F. Moebius

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PPS: I can help you silence that Inner Critic by looking at the origins of that voice and tapping on it. EFT is the fastest way I know to shift limiting beliefs, old thought habits and other kinds of blocks. Click HERE and send me an email. Together, we’ll figure out how I can support you best.

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About fmoebius

I’m a writer and coach. I love helping writers be more creative, more productive and more profitable.
With EFT, life gets easier. Blocks can fall away. Limiting beliefs just shift. You can build your dream life. Let me help you do this.